What does monologue mean?

A long speech delivered by one character in a performance. A long speech by someone who gives others little chance to speak.

How is monologue pronounced?

UK /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/, US /ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡ/.

/ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ · /ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡ/

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独白

n. A long speech delivered by one character in a performance.

独白

n. A long speech by someone who gives others little chance to speak.

滔滔不绝的独自讲话

The actor practised her monologue alone in the kitchen.

那位演员独自在厨房里练习她的独白。

A dramatic monologue can reveal a character's inner conflicts more directly than dialogue between several speakers.

与多个角色之间的对话相比，戏剧独白能够更直接地展现人物的内心冲突。

独白可对观众说，不一定是角色自言自语。

What does monologue mean?: A long speech delivered by one character in a performance. A long speech by someone who gives others little chance to speak.
How is monologue pronounced?: UK /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/, US /ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.